Coordinates: 37°47′10.81″N 122°13′10.46″W / 37.7863361°N 122.2195722°W / 37.7863361; -122.2195722
Patten University is a private institution of higher education in Oakland, California.
The school was founded in 1944 by evangelical preacher Dr. Bebe Patten as the Oakland Bible Institute, and was affiliated with the Christian Evangelical Churches of America, a denomination established by Dr. Bebe Patten. In 1997 it became an affiliate university of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee).[citation needed]
Patten University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and authorized by the California State Board of Education. It offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in religious fields, business, and liberal arts and sciences. Master’s degree programs are available in education and business management. A special Associate of Science in General Studies is available only to active duty military personnel.
The school participates in two NAIA sports: Men's baseball and women's softball.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1075 students
- $13,440.00 avg tuition
2433 Coolidge Ave
Oakland,
CA
94601
5(102) 618-5000
Patten University
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| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
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| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 59% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 23% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 23% |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Patten University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $13,440.00 | $13,440.00 | $13,440.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $560.00 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 | $10,080.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $560.00 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,390.00 | $10,872.00 | $3,096.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,250.00 | $2,826.00 | $3,096.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 90% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 86% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $9,138.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 86% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,047.00 |
Patten University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | X | X | ||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Education, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| General Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Bible/Biblical Studies | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
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Schools Near Patten University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mills College | 1.7mi |
| Holy Names University | 2.0mi |
| Laney College | 2.6mi |
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | 2.7mi |
| Merritt College | 2.8mi |
| Lincoln University | 3.0mi |
| Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | 3.3mi |
| College of Alameda | 3.4mi |
| Samuel Merritt University | 3.5mi |
| California College of the Arts | 3.9mi |
| School of Urban Missions | 4.2mi |
| Carrington College California-Emeryville | 5.7mi |
| American Baptist Seminary of the West | 5.8mi |
| Expression College for Digital Arts | 5.9mi |
| Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley | 5.9mi |
